HACCP Audit & Certification Bodies
Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and HACCP-based systems.
ISO 22003-2 specifies requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems and HACCP-based food safety management standards including FSSC 22000. It addresses the specific technical requirements for auditing and certifying HACCP system implementations.
HACCP is the internationally recognised systematic approach to identifying, evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards. Certification bodies auditing HACCP systems require specialised competence to evaluate the technical validity of hazard analyses, CCP selection, critical limit setting, and monitoring systems.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate certification body operations against HACCP-specific requirements and understand the technical verification methodology for critical control point systems.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 22003-2.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 22003-2
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.